Category: Textbooks

Ways of Knowing in HCI (PDF) brings together both traditional and new research methods in Human Computer Interaction (HCI). Research methods include observations and interviews, ethnography, grounded theory, and evaluation of digital traces of behavior. Readers will attain an understanding of the type of knowledge every method provides, its disciplinary

Building on the research-proven instructional techniques introduced in Knight’s Physics for Scientists and Engineers, College Physics: A Strategic Approach 3rd edition (PDF) sets a new standard for algebra-based introductory physics — gaining widespread critical acclaim from science students and professors alike. The textbook, MasteringPhysics and supplements work together to help

Updated and revised with the latest epidemiologic research, the Life Cycle Nutrition: An Evidence-Based Approach, 2nd edition, (PDF) explores nutritional foundations and the growth, development, and normal functioning of folks through every stage of life. With subjects as diverse as media influences on eating, fruit juice consumption, skipping breakfast, and

Android for Programmers, 2nd Edition, (PDF) presents leading-edge computing technologies for professional software developers. At the heart of the ebook is the Deitel “app-driven approach”–concepts are presented in the context of complete working Android apps, instead of using code snippets. The overview and app test drives at the beginning of

Leading edge cases and comprehensive coverage of the legal environment of business. The Legal Environment of Business: Online Commerce, Ethics, and Global Issues, 8th Edition, (PDF) explores how the present legal environment, government regulation, and e-commerce environment influence today’s business decisions. The cases in this text are exciting, cutting-edge, and